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Newly reelected Prime Minister Scott Morrison waves to the crowd during the Round 10 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Manly Sea Eagles at Pointsbet Stadium in Sydney, Sunday, May 19, 2019.

Scott Morrison's charge on tax cut package as he waits on undecided seats 

Newly reelected Prime Minister Scott Morrison waves to the crowd during the Round 10 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Manly Sea Eagles at Pointsbet Stadium in Sydney, Sunday, May 19, 2019.

The PM intends to put the tax cut forward as a "priority" amid concerns on Sunday that the Coalition lost ground in key seats after earlier appearing on track to govern in its own right.

  • by David Crowe and Fergus Hunter

An election tweet, a barrage of abuse in response, a plea for civility

An election tweet, a barrage of abuse in response, a plea for civility

The poll result came amid my daughter's wedding celebrations. My ill-advised tweet was met by ugly reaction. I wish we could disagree with some manners.

  • by Jane Caro

Labor's bitter lesson: change is hard to come by in this country

Bill Shorten concedes defeat  late on Saturday night.

The level of voter disgust with the government was not enough to throw it out and give Labor a chance. Now the ALP must ask why.

  • by Sean Kelly

Goalie's heroics guide Sydney FC to A-League triumph over Perth Glory

Goalie's heroics guide Sydney FC to A-League triumph over Perth Glory

Goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne's first-class penalty saves guided the Sky Blues to a fourth A-League championship.

  • by Dominic Bossi

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Tony Abbott under fire for refusing to retire before Warringah defeat

Tony Abbott under fire for refusing to retire before Warringah defeat

Colleagues say the former Liberal Party leader could be to blame if the Coalition is forced into minority government.

  • by Jacqueline Maley
David Ashworth, also known as David Otto.

'Creepy' aspiring rock star loses defamation case over group sex claims

David Ashworth claimed to be a cross between Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, former prime minister John Howard and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, the court heard.

  • by Michaela Whitbourn
Liberal MP Tim Wilson.

'Two words, retiree tax': The policy that helped Labor lose the election

Labor is facing a rising internal revolt to dump its signature $14 billion franking credit policy in the wake of its stunning election loss to the Coalition.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw and Mathew Dunckley
Sportsbet to lose at least $5.2 million thanks to federal election bungle

Sportsbet to lose at least $5.2 million thanks to federal election bungle

The betting company paid out on Mr Shorten becoming PM two days before Australians went to the polls.

  • by Anthony Colangelo
Jacqui Lambie resurrects political career as Clive Palmer tanks

Jacqui Lambie resurrects political career as Clive Palmer tanks

The outspoken Tasmanian is set to return to the Senate but the mining magnate's $80 million political comeback bid appears to have failed.

  • by Nicole Hasham
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Multimillion-dollar auction sales recorded despite election

Multimillion-dollar auction sales recorded despite election

In a weekend of shock election results, there were also some surprising outcomes at auctions across the capitals.

  • by Melissa Heagney
The moment we started to question if country life was right for us

The moment we started to question if country life was right for us

When we moved to pursue a simpler life among the gum trees, we had a romantic expectation of hillside living.

  • by Bianca Wordley

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison on election night.

Morrison's miracle election may turn out to be the easy bit

There are many lessons in the weekend's result for politicians of all stripes.

  • by Ross Gittins

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"I wanted to save that ability that Emilia has, to use her face to morph into different shapes and phases." David Nutter on GoT's Emilia Clarke.

Game of Thrones finale will be huge – but will it be the biggest ever?

The finale of the world's most talked-about TV show will be watched by many people in many places. But it won't break records.

  • by Karl Quinn
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Stars shine much longer now than back in the Day

Doris Day retired at just 51 - which movie stars today would never contemplate doing.

  • by Andrew Hornery

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For $169, the Nokia 1 Plus gets you the look and a lot of the functionality of a new mid-range phone, but at a much lower price.

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My 10-year-old daughter is an eBay entrepreneur

My 10-year-old daughter is an eBay entrepreneur

It's wonderful to watch our 10-year-old think up new ideas and pursue opportunities.

  • by Bianca Wordley
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Sydney FC celebrate winning the A-League title on Sunday night.

Redmayne heroics guide Sydney FC to A-League triumph over Perth Glory

Goalkeeper, Andrew Redmayne was the club’s hero by guiding the Sky Blues to a fourth A-League championship.

  • by Dominic Bossi
Dwyer blasts 'badly handled' Folau saga as appeal deadline looms

Dwyer blasts 'badly handled' Folau saga as appeal deadline looms

Folau is expected to make his next move on Monday, when he must decide whether or not to appeal his sacking.

  • by Georgina Robinson
Manly's Addin Fonua-Blake celebrates a try at Pointsbet Stadium on Sunday.
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Sea Eagles sour PM's celebrations with win over Sharks

  • by Adam Pengilly
Standout: Mitchell Pearce starred for Newcastle in their thrashing of St George Illawarra.
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'I don't have to talk myself up': Pearce stars in Origin audition

  • by Sam Phillips

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